IN-DCS-Accounts Payable Accountant

Short Description:
Analyzes financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, or other financial activities within our organization.


Complete Description:
*** OVERVIEW ***
The essential functions of this role are as follows:


- Advises
the supervisor of the status of all accounts;


- Assists
management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests;


- Develops
nd recommends implementation of new accounting methods and procedures
pertaining to the incumbents area of responsibility;


- Advises
program staff on accounting matters relating to specific program funding;


- Assists
in the development and maintenance of general policies for a fiscal
program;


- Coordinates
use of the computerized accounting system for the program area;


- Certifies
the accuracy of financial records and accounts;


- Analyzes
nd interprets financial statements and reports;


- Controls
the flow of appropriated funds;


- Reconciles
complex discrepancies between accounts;


- Interacts
with, and responds to, state and federal audit representatives;


- Makes
necessary adjustments to close books;
- Mail room back up